Seeking US support, Lapid backs two-state solution at UN Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid's address to the United Nations backed the two-state solution. Israel
Gazans, Syrians both torn as Hamas restores ties with Syrian regime Hamas has announced the restoration of relations with the Syrian government, but Hamas circles are not in agreement on the news. Palestine
Israel's Lapid praised by left, lambasted by right, over backing two-state solution Prime Minister Yair Lapid took quite a lot of fire Sept. 22, after expressing his support for the two-state solution in his UN General Assembly speech. Israel
Political battle in Libya reaches Supreme Court The eastern-based House of Representatives has launched an offensive on the judiciary that threatens to politicize one of the sectors of the country that had been able to remain to some extent outside the national rifts and that could turn the conflict very legal in nature. North Africa
Interview Iraq’s political class must address 'crisis of trust,' says PM In an exclusive interview, Mustafa al-Kadhimi also discusses Iraq’s shift to regional hub for diplomacy and economic progress despite strong political headwinds. Mustafa al-Kadhimi Prime Minister of Iraq
No indication Iran has softened position on nuclear probes, US says As those involved in the stalled nuclear talks converge at the UN General Assembly, a senior US official says Tehran is 'doubling down' on its position. Iran
Interview Lebanese prime minister praises US mediation toward gas deal with Israel In an interview with Al-Monitor, Najib Mikati also says Lebanon should sign IMF agreement ‘as soon as possible.’ Najib Mitaki Prime Minister of Lebanon
Iran imposes internet blackout in attempt to quell protests State media raised the death toll to 26, as protesters engaged in street battles with armed riot police. Iran
Syria’s Kurdish forces thwart major attack on Islamic State prison camp Botched suicide bombings came less than two weeks after the top US general in the Middle East sounded the alarm over security and humanitarian conditions at al-Hol camp. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
US extends military support for Iraq’s Kurdistan Region The renewed agreement entails further steps to reform peshmerga forces as Pentagon aims to prepare Iraq’s forces for long-term self-sufficiency. Iraqi-Kurdistan
Latest PRO Memo: NEOM’s ambitious concepts present funding, feasibility challenges for Saudi Arabia Robert Mogielnicki examines the likely scenarios for the trajectory of Saudi Arabia's planned futuristic megacity. Legacy: Gulf
Halt of Mir use deals blow to rising Putin-Erdogan cooperation The specter of Western sanctions could curb other economic activities between Turkey and Russia as the surging bilateral trade comes under growing scrutiny. Turkey
